Who Sang Lilac Wine?
Jeff Buckley × Credits publisher: ©Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. writers: James H. Shelton release date: 1994-8-15 genres: Jazz Rock Blues Folk, World, & Country styles: Folk Rock/Soft Rock/Pop Rock/Classic Rock length: 4:33. lead vocals: Katie Melua The tables are empty, the dance floor's deserted You play the same love song, it's the tenth time you've heard it That's the beginning, just one of the clues Who Sang Lilac Wine? The song has since been recorded by many artists including Eartha Kitt, Nina Simone, Helen Merrill, Elkie Brooks, Katie Melua, Jeff Buckley, Clare Maguire, Jeff Beck, Fanny Ardant, John Legend, Miley Cyrus, Emily Keener, The Cinematic Orchestra, Lady Rizo, and Ana Moura. "Lilac Wine" is a song written by James Shelton (lyrics and music) in 1950.
Nina Simone × Credits publisher: ©Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. writers: James H. Shelton release date: 1966 genres: Jazz Funk / Soul Blues styles: Soul-Jazz/Piano Blues length: 4:17. It was introduced by Hope Foye in the short-lived theater musical revue, Dance Me a Song.